Social justice requires democracy reform

From Donald Trump's attacks on the democratic process to the violence at the U.S. Capitol inspired by his lies, it is terrifyingly clear that our democracy is hanging on by a thread.

A functioning democracy reduces inequality, gives the most vulnerable a voice, and protects the God-given dignity of every voter. That makes it a critical tool for social justice -- which is why Trump and his allies in the religious right want to reduce voting rights, not increase them.

If we don't act now, things will only get worse. Right-wing lawmakers are using Trump's lies about the election results as an excuse to introduce bills in dozens of state legislatures that attack our civil rights and try to block voters of color.

The good news is the U.S. House is poised to pass H.R. 1 this week, the For the People Act. This bold, comprehensive bill will protect and strengthen the sacred right to vote, end the dominance of big money in politics, and end partisan gerrymandering.

Let's speak out for H.R. 1 today, and show Congress that the right-wing doesn't represent their Christian constituents on this vital moral issue.

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Email your representative to support voting rights:

Dear Representative,

As your constituent and as a person of faith, I ask you to support H.R. 1, the For the People Act, when it comes up for a vote.

A broken democracy has clear and detrimental impacts on every moral issue important to people of faith in this country. Rampant attacks on the right to vote in last year’s election, lies and conspiracy theories surrounding the results, efforts to throw out the ballots of Black and Brown voters, and the resulting attack on the U.S. Capitol all show that we urgently need the reforms contained in H.R. 1.

The For the People Act is a bold, comprehensive bill that would increase the accessibility and transparency of our democracy by bolstering the power of voters, limiting the influence of big money, and curbing unethical practices of elected leaders. By taking these measures, you will be defending the God-given dignity of every voter and ensuring that the voices of marginalized communities can be heard in our elections. I urge you to show moral courage by voting YES on H.R. 1.

Thank you.